US Bridges

I-20 over SR 28

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.9 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550800

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over SR 28 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over SR 28 in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,575 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesSR 28
Location13.9 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51209, -82.04304
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,200 (2024)
Projected traffic70,575 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over SR 28 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over SR 28 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over SR 28 carry?

About 82,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over SR 28?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over SR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.